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Making dinner every night can be a challenge but these yummy baked chicken thighs are so easy to prepare that you will love adding them to your weekly menu.

You literally just add the olive oil and seasonings to the chicken and then let it bake in the oven for 45 minutes. You can then serve with rice (traditional or cauliflower), roasted brussel sprouts, a green salad or baked potatoes. Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this!

Baked chicken thighs

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 3 to pounds chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier clean up.
2. Mix seasonings together.
3. Rub chicken thighs in olive oil and then rub the seasoning blend into the chicken.
4. Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet and sprinkle with any remaining seasoning. Optional: add fresh thyme for added flavor.
5. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees without the thermometer touching the bone.

Let me know if you end up making these baked chicken thighs and whether your family enjoyed this simple yet flavorful dish!

Yield: 4

Baked Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 to pounds chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier clean up.
Mix seasonings together.
Rub chicken thighs in olive oil and then rub the seasoning blend into the chicken.
Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet and sprinkle with any remaining seasoning.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees without the thermometer touching the bone.

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